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Missing authorization check in CA-GTF-DOB., SAP security note 2054064

SAP Note 2054064
SAP Security Note
Medium priority

SAP security note 2054064, "Missing authorization check in CA-GTF-DOB", is a program error note released on 11.11.2014. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.

ComponentCA-GTF-DOB (Cross-Application Components > General Application Functions > Document Builder)
CategoryProgram error
PriorityCorrection with medium priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version2
StatusReleased for Customer
Released on11.11.2014
LanguageEnglish

Description

Symptom

An authenticated user can use functions of CA-GTF-DOB to which access should be restricted. This may result in an escalation of privileges.

Solution

The necessary corrections for the missing authorization check are included in the note.

Reason and prerequisites

CA-GTF-DOB does not contain authorization checks for verifying an authenticated user’s authorization to access some of its functions. This may result in undesired system behavior.

References

Affected components

  • SAP_BS_FND (versions 702, 731, 746, 747)
  • PSDOCB (version 300)

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 2054064

Detailed exploitation and proof-of-concept material for this note is maintained in the RedRays Security Platform. For access, contact [email protected].

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